Ophiophagus hannah

King cobra

Warning.

The king cobra can move forward when raising its body for warning display. It's the only cobra that can do that. It usually avoids contact with humans and it is not aggressive. But when defending its nest or when cornered it can will strike fast and fiercely.

Description.

The king cobra is a very large and heavy snake. It's not the heaviest, but the longest venomous snake worldwide. King cobras can kill even elephants with their potent venom.